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Local obituaries for Colonial Heights, VA.

Ivra Chestnut

Ivra Chestnut

Apr 10, 2019

Ivra Chestnut, 89, of Colonial Heights passed away on Wednesday, April 10, 2019 at her home. Born November 3, 1929, she was the daughter of the late Hobart Higginbotham and Emma Massey Belcher, and was also preceded in death by her husband, Kenton Tremble Chestnut, Jr.; and five siblings, Ona Bishop, Hobart Higginbotham, Jr., Bryce Higginbotham, Mildred Adkins, and Darrell...

Willie Bowman

Willie Bowman

Apr 8, 2019

Willie "Ferebee" Evans Bowman, 99, of Colonial Heights, passed away Monday, April 8, 2019 at Southside Regional Medical Center. She was born January 1, 1920 to the late Willie Jefferson and Lena Mustian Evans and was the widow of Frederick E. Bowman. She was also preceded in death by four brothers and two sisters. She is survived by her daughters,...

Joseph Jones

Joseph Jones

Apr 8, 2019

Joseph James Jones, 78, of Colonial Heights, passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, April 8, 2019. He was born in Petersburg, on May 22, 1940, the son of the late Marvin Francis and Elsie Grey Jones. He was a veteran, having served four years in the US Navy from 1959 to 1963. He went to work soon after...

Jacqueline Moore

Jacqueline Moore

Apr 7, 2019

Jaqueline "Jackie" Smith Moore, 74, of Colonial Heights, passed away on Sunday, April 7, 2019 at her residence. She was born February 2, 1945 to the late Henry F. and Doris Kirkland Smith. Jackie retired after 23 years of service from Tussing Elementary School in Colonial Heights. She is survived by her loving husband of 53 years, Allan G. Moore...

Marcia Harding

Marcia Harding

Apr 6, 2019

Marcia Jean Harding, 67, of Sutherland passed away on Saturday, April 6, 2019 at her residence. Born July 9, 1951, she was the daughter of Mary Lou (Snyder) Young and the late Karl Clyde Young. She was the most hardworking and dedicated dental assistant, a job that she cherished dearly. Marcia is survived by her mother, Mary Lou Young; sons,...

Thomas Lewis Jr.

Thomas Lewis Jr.

Apr 5, 2019

Thomas Melvin Lewis Jr., 75, of Chester, passed away Friday, April 5, 2019. He was born in Petersburg, Virginia to the late Thomas and Thelma Lewis on June 15, 1943. Mr. Lewis proudly served his country in the United States Army. He was preceded in death by his son, Garland Vertregt; and great-grandson Ryder Veldboom. He is survived by his...

Dell Staton

Dell Staton

Apr 5, 2019

Dell Carlton Staton Jr., 51, of Petersburg passed away Friday, April 5, 2019. He loved the outdoors and travelling. He was also an avid darts player and a member of the Central Virginia Dart Association of Richmond. He was preceded in death by his father, Dell Carlton Staton Sr.; daughter, Nicole Morgan; and brother, Michael Adkins. He is survived by...

Doris Flower

Doris Flower

Apr 4, 2019

Doris Ann Flower, of Colonial Heights, Virginia passed away April 4, 2019. A native of Mount Carmel, PA, she lived in Front Royal, VA, Washington, D.C., and Maryland before settling in Colonial Heights with her husband and best friend of 56 years, Thomas A. Flower. She was preceded in death by her parents, Peter Paul Spieles and Helen Trail Lake...

Christine Valenta

Christine Valenta

Apr 3, 2019

Christine A. Valenta, 88, of Dinwiddie County, passed away Wednesday, April 3, 2019. She was born in Dinwiddie County, Virginia to the late Frank C. and Mary K. Blaha on November 3, 1930. Mrs. Valenta was preceded in death by her husband, Anton "Tony" W. Valenta; son, Anthony "Tommy" Thomas Valenta; brothers, Rudolph "Rudy" Blaha (Mattie) and Frank C. Blaha...

Joseph Perkinson

Joseph Perkinson

Apr 2, 2019

Joseph D. Perkinson, 77, of Colonial Heights, passed away on Tuesday, April 2, 2019. Born on May 4, 1941 in Petersburg, he was the son of the late William and Helen Jessup Perkinson. He was preceded in death by his brothers, William Perkinson, Charles Perkinson and Percy Archer. Mr. Perkinson was a U. S. Navy veteran, and a member of...

Ida James

Ida James

Apr 2, 2019

Ida B. James, 92, of Colonial Heights, beloved wife and aunt, went to be with her Heavenly Father, Jesus, her family, and friends, Tuesday, April 2, 2019. She was preceded in death by her husband, William Early James, Sr.; and two sisters, Becky Delaney and Virginia Vick. Ida is survived by two nieces, Anne Elizabeth Smith and Jo Ellen Rose;...

Charlotte Bosher

Charlotte Bosher

Apr 2, 2019

Charlotte S. Bosher, 87, of Colonial Heights, went to be with The Lord Tuesday, April 2, 2019. She was preceded in death by her husband James Claiborne Bosher. Charlotte is survived by her daughter Charlotte Bosher Wills (Lloyd) of Colonial Heights; numerous nieces, and nephews; and several children whom she was a loving nanny to. A graveside service will be...

Rhonda Kirkland

Rhonda Kirkland

Apr 1, 2019

Rhonda Jo Kirkland, 55, of Matoaca, passed away Monday, April 1, 2019. Rhonda was at her happiest when she was fishing and spending time with her beloved pit bull puppy, Brute. She is survived by her husband, Donald Wayne Kirkland Jr.; son, Matthew Kyle Kirkland of Matoaca; stepson, Donald Wayne Kirkland III of Mooresville, North Carolina; three grandchildren; parents, Rev....

Bruce Neatrour

Bruce Neatrour

Mar 31, 2019

Bruce Duane Neatrour, 73, of Disputanta passed away on Sunday, March 31, 2019. Born September 26, 1945, he was the son of the late Frederic Albert and Ellen Gertrude Neatrour, and was also preceded in death by his brother, Frederic Neatrour. Bruce and his wife, Mary, attended Life Church in Chester, Virginia. He was a United States Army Veteran, having...

Harold Himes

Harold Himes

Mar 31, 2019

SFC Harold E. Himes (ret. USA), 90, of Matoaca passed away on Sunday, March 31, 2019. Born June 1, 1929, he was the son of the late Harvey and Mildred Himes, and was also preceded in death by his sister, Marilyn. He graduated from Baldwin High School in June 1948. He was a former lab technician of the Bettis Atomic...

Karen Edwards

Karen Edwards

Mar 31, 2019

Karen Lee Edwards, 61, of Colonial Heights, went to be with the Lord after a long battle with multiple sclerosis, Sunday morning March 31, 2019. She is survived by her parents, Robert H. and Nancy D. Edwards; sister, Sandra L. Edwards (Charles N. White); nephew, James R. Ivey (Tiffany); great-niece, Payton Ivey; great-nephew, Colton Ivey; aunt, Anne Dobson and many...

Tammi Wolosuk

Tammi Wolosuk

Mar 30, 2019

Tammi Rae Wolosuk, 57, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, March 30, 2019. Born December 14, 1961, she was the daughter of Peter and Alice Mace Wolosuk. She was preceded in death by her father; and sister, Terry Lynn Wolosuk. Tammi was a longtime member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. She was a Registered Dietician, having last worked for Loma Linda...

Mary Holman

Mary Holman

Mar 30, 2019

An obituary is not available at this time for Mary Kay Holman. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Rachel Mccann

Rachel Mccann

Mar 30, 2019

Rachel P. McCann went home to be with the Lord, on March 30, 2019. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 66 years, Walter Day McCann; and her parents, Alfred and Irene Leveillee. Rachel was a faithful member of The Heights Baptist Church. She was a proud Army wife of 20 years and a loving homemaker, and...

Lillian Green

Lillian Green

Mar 29, 2019

Lillian Alice Long Green, of Colonial Heights, passed away Friday, March 29, 2019. Mrs. Green was born in Wakefield, VA to the late Lawrence and Lucie Long on April 2, 1938. She was a retired teacher and a member of Immanuel Baptist Church, Colonial Heights. She is survived by her husband, Leon Green; sons, Steven Green (Donna) and David Green;...

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